The environment was good. I really enjoy the people I work with and they have a great mentoring community
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to start my lab research earlier and learned more about what the grad students were researching earlier in the summer
Advice
Make connections with professors and if your interested in something ask, that was how I got to get involved with this research.
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Facilities mai
July - September 2019 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
i learned some things about how home appliances work and how to fix them. such as leaks in the shower or toilets
What I wish was different
more hands on experience on how to fix more complicated things
Advice
anyone should apply. it is easy and pays fairly well
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Greenhouse Assistant
June 2019 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
It was all pretty great. Supervisor was nice and answered all qiestions you may have about plants. A lot of independent work.
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
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Research volunteer
June 2019 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
I liked the important research experience.
What I wish was different
I wish it was paid.
Advice
Get involved as soon as possible.
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Intern
July - August 2019 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
An excellent introduction to electrical engineering in addition to taking an intro circuits course at UC Santa Cruz.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been part of a team of students rather than working individually with a professor.
Advice
Get out there and try and experience the field you want to go into.
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Research Assistant
June 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
I learned more during this past summer about Molecular Biology lab techniques/other concepts than in all of my prior lab classes combined.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
I would highly recommend doing it to anyone who has this type of opportunity. It was very rewarding and continues to be a highlight of my week.
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Mentor
July - September 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
The flexibility and responsibility. Being productive.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Orientation Leader
July - August 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
I loved working with new students and giving them advice about college at UCSC. Being an Orientation Leader made me realize that I would love to be a Peer Adviser on campus so I applied to a job with similar duties after the program concluded.
What I wish was different
I wish that the week of training had not been so repetitive and dull.
Advice
One piece of advice is do not be afraid to put yourself out there. People are a lot kinder and more open than you would expect if you just take the time to get to know them.
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Summer Camp Coordinator
February - August 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
I like it because it enhanced my interpersonal skills.